Due to the threat of severe storms in our area this afternoon, all Clayton Public Schools after-school activities are canceled today, Monday, March 16th.
Please stay safe and monitor local weather conditions this evening.
✨ Clayton Middle School Dance '26 ✨
What a night! Students danced, laughed, and made memories with friends at this year’s Clayton Middle School Dance. The energy was amazing and the smiles say it all!
A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make the night special for our students.
#ClipperPride #ClaytonMiddleSchool
What a night! Students danced, laughed, and made memories with friends at this year’s Clayton Middle School Dance. The energy was amazing and the smiles say it all!
A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make the night special for our students.
#ClipperPride #ClaytonMiddleSchool
Don’t forget to order your student's Clayton Middle School Yearbook!
Capture the memories, friendships, and moments from this school year. Yearbooks make a keepsake students will look back on for years to come.
📘 Order yours here:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/69g3UBpuy9mFSFX78f2YNd63
#ClipperPride #ClaytonMiddleSchool
Capture the memories, friendships, and moments from this school year. Yearbooks make a keepsake students will look back on for years to come.
📘 Order yours here:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/69g3UBpuy9mFSFX78f2YNd63
#ClipperPride #ClaytonMiddleSchool
The 21st Annual Gloucester County Cares About Hunger Food Drive is Here!
Collection Dates: Sunday, March 22nd 2026* – Sunday, April 5th 2026
*Sites may begin collecting at their convenience prior to these dates.
Collection Drop-Off: When: Monday, April 6th, 2026, 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Where: United Way of Gloucester County office, 454 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086
*Limited pick-ups may be available upon request based on volunteer availability.
Most Needed Items:
Canned protein: tuna, chicken, ham, beans
Breakfast (hot/cold cereal, complete pancake mix, breakfast/granola bars
Canned meals (pasta, hearty soups, stews
Canned vegetables, fruits, fruit cups, applesauce, dried fruit
Canned 100% fruit juices, canned and shelf-stable dairy products
NO GLASS BOTTLES OR JARS PLEASE
Register to Participate: Form attached along with Food Drive Flyer, for your review.
For More information, or to obtain a download version of registration form, the click on this link or copy and paste link into browser: https://uwgcnj.org/news/4817/
Please fill out completely, and return to Donna Murphy by March 20th at donnamurphy@uwgcnj.org or you may fax it to 856-384-1812.
SPONSORED BY: United Way of Gloucester County and Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners – Human Service Advisory Council in partnership with The Food Bank of South Jersey.
Collection Dates: Sunday, March 22nd 2026* – Sunday, April 5th 2026
*Sites may begin collecting at their convenience prior to these dates.
Collection Drop-Off: When: Monday, April 6th, 2026, 9:30AM – 3:00PM
Where: United Way of Gloucester County office, 454 Crown Point Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086
*Limited pick-ups may be available upon request based on volunteer availability.
Most Needed Items:
Canned protein: tuna, chicken, ham, beans
Breakfast (hot/cold cereal, complete pancake mix, breakfast/granola bars
Canned meals (pasta, hearty soups, stews
Canned vegetables, fruits, fruit cups, applesauce, dried fruit
Canned 100% fruit juices, canned and shelf-stable dairy products
NO GLASS BOTTLES OR JARS PLEASE
Register to Participate: Form attached along with Food Drive Flyer, for your review.
For More information, or to obtain a download version of registration form, the click on this link or copy and paste link into browser: https://uwgcnj.org/news/4817/
Please fill out completely, and return to Donna Murphy by March 20th at donnamurphy@uwgcnj.org or you may fax it to 856-384-1812.
SPONSORED BY: United Way of Gloucester County and Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners – Human Service Advisory Council in partnership with The Food Bank of South Jersey.
Save the Date! Our Middle School's annual Pizza Night Fundraiser will be on March 31 from 4-8 in the middle school cafeteria.
If you're attending the Middle School Spring Concert and don't have time to make dinner, come by before or after to enjoy some delicious pizza! There will be teachers serving students, raffle prizes, and more!
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:00 – 8:00 PM
CMS Cafeteria
Place your orders now for dine in or pick up! You can pre-order using the QR code or order at the door (while supplies last).📲
Proceeds benefit Clayton Middle School's PBIS rewards program.
📢 Calendar Update
A revised 2025–2026 CPSD school calendar is now available.
Please review the updated calendar for important dates, including early dismissals, in-service days, and school closures.
📅 See the updated calendar below.
A revised 2025–2026 CPSD school calendar is now available.
Please review the updated calendar for important dates, including early dismissals, in-service days, and school closures.
📅 See the updated calendar below.
Great job to our Clayton wrestlers who competed at the regional tournaments this weekend!
🏅 Kenny Johnson – 6th place, Region 8
💪 Kendal Renshaw – 2–2 finish, Region 4
🥉 Sophia Holmes – 5th place, Region 4
🥈 Alexus Paden – 2nd place, advancing to the NJSIAA State Tournament
Alexus will compete this Thursday in Atlantic City.
Good luck, Lex — Clipper Nation is behind you!
🏅 Kenny Johnson – 6th place, Region 8
💪 Kendal Renshaw – 2–2 finish, Region 4
🥉 Sophia Holmes – 5th place, Region 4
🥈 Alexus Paden – 2nd place, advancing to the NJSIAA State Tournament
Alexus will compete this Thursday in Atlantic City.
Good luck, Lex — Clipper Nation is behind you!
Clayton Middle School readers in action!
As part of the Read Across America celebration, CMS students and teachers participated in their annual “Drop Everything and Read” event yesterday. Hallways filled with quiet readers as everyone took 15–20 minutes to enjoy a good book together.
Moments like these help build a lifelong love of reading! 💙⚓
#readacrossamerica #claytonpride #allheartsbelonghere
Stronger with School Breakfast! 💪🥣
During National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating something that makes a real difference for our students every single day.
School breakfast helps provide:
🍎 48% of daily fruit
🥛 40% of daily dairy
🌾 30% of daily whole grains
And the best part?
FREE breakfast. Every day. Every student.
Healthy students. Stronger learners. Clipper pride. 💙⚓
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ClipperPride #HealthyFutures
During National School Breakfast Week, we’re celebrating something that makes a real difference for our students every single day.
School breakfast helps provide:
🍎 48% of daily fruit
🥛 40% of daily dairy
🌾 30% of daily whole grains
And the best part?
FREE breakfast. Every day. Every student.
Healthy students. Stronger learners. Clipper pride. 💙⚓
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ClipperPride #HealthyFutures
It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🥣✨
At Clayton Public School District, breakfast is FREE every day for every student.
Healthy futures start with a nutritious breakfast — and we’re proud to make sure every Clipper begins the day ready to learn. 💙⚓
Visit 👉 claytonps.org
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ClipperPride #EatFree #HealthyFutures
At Clayton Public School District, breakfast is FREE every day for every student.
Healthy futures start with a nutritious breakfast — and we’re proud to make sure every Clipper begins the day ready to learn. 💙⚓
Visit 👉 claytonps.org
#NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek #ClipperPride #EatFree #HealthyFutures
Clayton High School presents Cinderella: The Musical 🎭
March 19, 20, 21 – 7 PM
March 21 – 1 PM Matinee
🎟 https://gofan.co/app/school/NJ21547
$15 Adults | $5 Students/Children/Seniors
Cash at the door available!
Don’t miss this magical performance by our CHS cast and crew! 💫
March 19, 20, 21 – 7 PM
March 21 – 1 PM Matinee
🎟 https://gofan.co/app/school/NJ21547
$15 Adults | $5 Students/Children/Seniors
Cash at the door available!
Don’t miss this magical performance by our CHS cast and crew! 💫
Our Clayton school community is grieving following a tragic loss.
Please review the letter below from Superintendent Koutsogiannis for important information and available support resources.
Please review the letter below from Superintendent Koutsogiannis for important information and available support resources.
🌸 Join us for the 2026 Spring Spectacular! 🌸
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun featuring games, crafts, vendors, a DJ, free books, community resources, and more!
Herma Simmons Elementary School
Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rain or Shine!
Hosted by Clayton Public School District & the Clayton Education Foundation. We hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun featuring games, crafts, vendors, a DJ, free books, community resources, and more!
Herma Simmons Elementary School
Saturday, May 2
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Rain or Shine!
Hosted by Clayton Public School District & the Clayton Education Foundation. We hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere
💚🎶Middle School Spring Dance – With a Little Green! 🎶💚
The Student Connection Center invites CMS students to join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun!
March 13th
6:00–8:00 PM
CMS Cafeteria
🎟 $7 in advance | $10 at the door
✅ Permission slips required
Return forms and payment to SCC. We hope to see everyone there! 🍀
#ClipperPride
The Student Connection Center invites CMS students to join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun!
March 13th
6:00–8:00 PM
CMS Cafeteria
🎟 $7 in advance | $10 at the door
✅ Permission slips required
Return forms and payment to SCC. We hope to see everyone there! 🍀
#ClipperPride
🥪✨ Lunch Box Helper – Did You Know?
Students who bring lunch from home can still enjoy cafeteria items at NO cost!
Thanks to our school meal program, students may select at least 3 of the 5 food groups offered in the cafeteria (including a fruit or vegetable) ... even if they pack lunch from home.
✅ Add yummy sides
✅ Try some fresh fruits and veggies
✅ Enjoy school menu favorites
It’s a great way to make sure every student has a complete, balanced meal each day!
#ClipperPride #AllHeartsBelongHere #CPSD #EveryFamilyCounts
Clayton public schools will be on a 2 hour delayed opening for Tuesday 2/24/26.
🚨 NJ Travel Restriction in Effect 🚨
A statewide travel restriction will be in place:
🕘 9 PM Sunday, Feb. 22
🕛 Until 12 PM Monday, Feb. 23
All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited on most roadways during this time. Please avoid unnecessary travel and allow crews to safely clear roads.
For official updates: ready.nj.gov
Stay safe, Clippers. 💙⚓
#ClipperPride
Clayton Public Schools will be closed tomorrow 2/23/26, due to the inclement weather conditions. Please stay safe.
FREE Preschool in Clayton! 💙💛
Now enrolling 3 & 4 year olds for full-day preschool at Herma Simmons Elementary!
✔️ Free transportation
✔️ Free meals
✔️ Play-based learning
✔️ Before/aftercare available
📞 856-881-8700 x3051
🔗 bit.ly/CECCRegistration26
Spots are limited!
¡PREESCOLAR GRATUITO EN CLAYTON! 💙💛
Inscripciones abiertas para el programa de día completo en la Escuela Primaria Herma Simmons.
🎒 Para niños de 3 y 4 años
🚌 Transporte gratuito
🍎 Almuerzo y refrigerios incluidos
🎨 Aprendizaje divertido y basado en el juego
⏰ Cuidado antes y después disponible
📞 856-881-8700 x3051
🔗 bit.ly/CECCRegistration26
✨ ¡El espacio es limitado!
MEGA JOB FAIR & RESOURCE EVENT
Looking for employment opportunities? Mark your calendar!
March 6, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rowan College of South Jersey
1400 Tanyard Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080
Hosted by the Gloucester County Workforce Development Board, this event connects job seekers with employers and valuable community resources.
✔️ Bring copies of your resume
✔️ Register in advance at www.gloucestercountynj.gov or scan the QR code on the flyer
Workshops are also being offered through the Gloucester County Library System to help you prepare!
